Caterham - roll cage for track days?

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Hi guys

Currently considering whether to go for the Caterham Academy or just get one to hoon around in for a year or two first - that depends on proper life stuff so not the crux of my question.

I've done a few track days in hired caterhams and they've always had a proper roll cage. If I get an ex-Academy car it'll have a roll cage, but most of 2nd hand ones just seem to have the roll bar at the back. If I get one to hoon around in first it'll definitely spend some of its time running around tracks - should I prioritise a full cage when looking at some? If not, any idea how easy they are to fit afterwards?

Also, if anyone has done the Caterham academy, would love to hear your experiences. All the blogs I can find are from people who have had Caterhams for years and have been challenging at the front. If I do it I'll be the guy at the back trying not to be last!
 
So, cage needed - that video pretty much sorted it for me! The academy car I hired a few weeks ago had the side doors on and a full cage so I'm sure that some kind of weather gear can be had.

I think I might try and pick up an ex-academy car to hoon around in first before taking the racing plunge
 
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